March weather forecast
Ocu, Panama

March, the first month of the spring in Ocu, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.4°C (72.3°F) and 34.6°C (94.3°F).

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 34.6°C (94.3°F) and a low of 22.4°C (72.3°F), March is regarded as the warmest month.

Heat index

In March, the heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 65%, March is the least humid month in Ocu.

Rainfall

In Ocu, Panama, during March, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:33 EST.

Sunshine

In Ocu, the average sunshine in March is 9.4h.

UV index

January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ocu, Panama. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.